Rudolph C. Garcia

Rudolph “Rudy” C. Garcia, 95, of Bethlehem died Tuesday, May 31, 2022 in Saucon Valley Manor, Hellertown.  He was the husband of Donna J. Adler-Garcia with whom he celebrated 45 years of marriage.  Born in Bethlehem, he was the son of the late Jesus and Petra (Torres) Garcia.  Rudy was an Army Air Force Veteran of World War II.  He was a millwright for Bethlehem Steel for 48 years before retiring.  He enjoyed playing soccer and slow pitch softball.  He was a member of the West Side Republican Club and the Jefferson Democratic Club and a former member of the Mexican Azteca Society.  A talented musician, Rudy would often be found playing the harmonica for residents at various nursing homes in the Lehigh Valley. 

Survivors: Wife; daughters, Brenda wife of Al Keim of Mentor, OH, Karen wife of Jim Trimble of Bethlehem; sisters, Hope Davis and Rose Rosamelia both of Bethlehem; 4 grandsons; 5 great grandchildren; nephews; nieces.  He was predeceased by a son, Glenn Garcia and siblings, Mariano, Charlie, Jesse, Vincent, Rubi and Bobby.

Service: Funeral Service 2:00PM Monday, June 6, 2022 in the Cantelmi Long Funeral Home, 500 Linden St., Bethlehem.  Family and friends may call 1 to 2:00PM Monday, June 6, 2022 in the funeral home.  A memorial tribute may be placed at www.cantelmifuneralhome.com.

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